Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Mehregan Ceremony in Iran

Mehregan or Persian Festival of
Autumn, is dedicated to the Zoroastrian deity Mithra, who is venerated as the
Persian god of friendship and truth. Mehregan also has mythological roots
announcing the victory day of the legendary King Fereydoon over the scandalous
King Zahhak. It used to be an emblematic approach to show Iranians respecting
their freedom and resistance against giving up their ancient traditions.

Mehregan is celebrated on the
16th day of the 7th month, Mehr, at the time of harvest and beginning of
winter. This feast would be celebrated for six days, starting on the 08th
October (Mehr Rouz) and ending on the 13th October (Raam Rouz).

On the occasion of the festival,
the participants used to celebrate the feast by wearing new colorful clothes and
natural perfumes and setting a table of fruits, nuts, and flowers. These
traditions are still practiced among Zoroastrians in Iran especially in Yazd.